Assisting in the Path of Learning

Guiding Your Next Steps! Educational Advocate, Special Education Advocate, Educational Consultant

In need of support?

Educational advocate and consultant. Reliable & effective representation with a thorough understanding of Special Education and Section 504 laws & regulations. 15+ years of classroom and administrative experience in preK-12 settings and comprehensive knowledge of teaching methodologies, best practices, differentiated instruction, and inclusion.

About Me

My Passion

I am a passionate educator and mom of two. I have worked in education for over 15+ years working with children/students birth- high school. I was a foster parent for 5 years and I am currently a part of two Special Education Parent Advisory Councils (one as a parent, one as an administrator). I understand education from a parent and an educator perspective and can effectively collaborate for what is fair and appropriate.

Education

Bridgewater State College, Undergraduate

Bachelor of Science

Early Childhood Education and English

September 2006 - May 2010

Honors: Dean’s List, Member of Kappa Delta Phi (Education Honors Society)

Bridgewater State University, Graduate

Master of Education

Early Childhood Education

Spring 2013 - Spring 2018

Licenses & Certifications

Special Education Administrator, All Levels
Department of Elementary & Secondary Education Educator’s License #456816 Early Childhood with and without disabilities Professional License
Sheltered English Immersion -Teacher Endorsement
The Department of Early Education and Care – Professional Child Care Certificate Number: 9553514 Qualified for Director I

Training

Completion of Parent Consultant Training Institute via The Federation for Children with Special Needs
Council of Educators for Students with Disabilities Section 504 Conference
Collaborative for Educational Services: 504 Training with Attorney Gini Tate

Services

Services and Fees

Services include but are not limited to:

Review of educational records
Help families/students understand the law
Help with understanding the IEP/504 process
Assess existing IEP or 504 Plans
Assist in preparing for IEP or 504 meetings
Advocacy at IEP/504 meeting
Assisting with writing letters/emails

My fee is $100 per hour which includes but is not limited to the services listed above.